Environmental Health Officer

SMarTRE Tools; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer specializing in Food Safety for a 6-month contract. The role involves conducting food hygiene inspections, managing food-related hazards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Flexible working patterns are available, and candidates must have relevant experience in a UK Local Authority setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Safety within a UK Local Authority setting is essential.
• Ability to conduct food hygiene inspections and manage food-related hazards.
• Strong understanding of health regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and assess risks in commercial environments.
• Implement measures to ensure compliance with food safety legislation.
• Prepare reports for formal action and serve statutory notices.

Skills

Food Hygiene Inspections

Risk Assessment

Report Preparation

Education

Relevant Environmental Health Qualification

Job description

Role

Environmental Health Officer - Food Safety

Duration

6 month contract (potential extension)

Location

North East of England

Rate

DOE p/h Umbrella

A local authority client of mine, based in the North East of England, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer specializing in Food Safety to join their team for 6 months, with a likelihood of extension.

The right candidate will hold a relevant Environmental Health qualification and have experience in carrying out food hygiene inspections and investigations, including preparing reports for formal action and serving statutory notices.

The majority of the work involves ensuring that food safety standards and health regulations are upheld in all commercial environments, promoting public health, safety, and sustainability. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, assessing risks, and implementing measures to manage food-related hazards and ensure compliance with legislation.

This role offers flexible working patterns on a hybrid basis. If interested, please submit your CV below.

For more details, please call Christin Rabone at 0115 666 6399 or email an updated CV. Feel free to forward this opportunity to anyone who might be interested.

Note: If you do not have relevant experience in Food Safety within a UK Local Authority setting, please do not apply, as you will not be shortlisted.

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